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International Conference on Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
26-28 October 2012
Bel Air Hotel, The Hague, The Netherlands

Conference Website Submit Abstract Register Committee Deadlines Contact Us JME First Announcement Email Submit Abstract » Register » Join Mailing List » Organised by International Conference on Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy 26-28 October 2012 Bel Air Hotel, The Hague, The Netherlands Introduction The worldwide recognition of Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy (JME), or Janz Syndrome, has created confusion about the criteria, treatment in the different age groups, and lifestyle recommendations. Patients with JME still face suboptimal management. In the past five years many studies in JME patients have provided new insights, which will be addressed in the International Conference on JME held at the Bel Air Hotel, The Hague, The Netherlands on October 26th - 28th 2012 Sign up for more information When you attend, you will gain: A better understanding of the multiple genetic factors involved More knowledge of the complex clinical phenotype which includes neuropsychological and psychiatric elements More knowledge about circadian mechanisms and interaction with the environment New concepts about the relationship between JME and other forms of epilepsies A better understanding of the long-term evolution Insights into new therapeutic strategies Your questions and case histories can be discussed with the distinguished faculty as well as with the 'father' of JME: Prof Dr Dieter Janz from Berlin, Germany. Call for Abstracts Abstract submission deadline: July 20th 2012 The conference welcomes submissions on all JME topics, including but not limited to: - JME and treatment - JME and provocative factors - JME in families - JME and behavior - JME and EEG Submit your abstract here Location Bel Air Hotel, The Hague, The Netherlands Airports The Bel Air Hotel is located between the 2 major airports in the Netherlands; Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) and Rotterdam/The Hague Airport (RTM). Travel time from both airports is about 45 minutes. Taxi's are available in both locations, approximate cost € 60-75 one-way. Own transport The Bel Air Hotel is accessible from by entering The Hague from the A12 or the A44 motorway. In The Hague, follow the signs for Kijkduin, pass the World Forum Convention Center and further along you will find the hotel. Public transport From Centraal Station railway station, take bus 24 for Kijkduin or tram 17 for Statenkwartier (stop for Gemeentemuseum/Museon) or tram 10 for Statenkwartier (stop for World Forum Convention Center). From Hollands Spoor railway station, take tram 17 for Statenkwartier (stop for Gemeentemuseum/Museon), tram 10 for Statenkwartier (stop for World Forum Convention Center) or tram 1 for Scheveningen/Noorderstrand (stop for World Forum Convention Center). For more information please visit: www.juvenile-myoclonic-epilepsy.com Important Dates 20 July 2012 Abstract Submission Deadline

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Dr GatsonIn a study presented at Experimental Biology 2012 in San Diego CA, Dr Joshua Gatson and his team from the University of Texas, Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas demonstrates for the first time the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant capabilities of estrone after traumatic brain injury. The study, conducted in male rats, compared 0.5 mg of estrone to a placebo, both given 30 minutes after the injury. It demonstrated that estrone is involved in promoting brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), which promotes cell survival. Oestrone was administered withing 30 minutes of brain injury and resulted in an increase in BDNF, suggesting that the drug given shortly after injury, could potentially increase repair mechanism.

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Brain-derived neurotrophic factor mediates the neuro-protective effects of estrone after brain injury. J.W. Gatson, J. Simpkins, J. Wigginton, M-M. Liu, S. Wolf and J. Minei. Univ. of Texas Southwestern Med. Ctr. and Univ. of North Texas Hlth. Sci. Ctr. http://experimentalbiology.org
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A  special interest group meeting will be held at the ICNC2012
Date: May 31, 2012
Time: 1300-1330 hrs
Venue: Mezzanine M room 7/8, Brisbane Convention Centre
Topic: Does Vigabatrin treatment in infancy bring visual field defects

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